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• 86 Vanagon - Weekender Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - William Ward
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 07:58:30 -0600
  ...curtain rails and curtains for rear and side windows 4. swivel plate for passenger seat Bill Ward 86 Vanagon - recently purchased Pottsboro, TX 65...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:31:14 +0100
  ...88-91 had a > vent in the rear of the rear windows as part of a fresh air circulation > revamp attempt in 88. > > On...
• Re: Carat interior install question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:49:03 -0500
  ...upper anchor point for rear seat shoulder straps, is it on the > rear pillars between the rear quarter window and the tailgate or farther...
• Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:51:14 -0400
  ...sometimes have a black vent > that is part of the rearmost side windows. Originally these had foam in > them. The foams wears out and...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate control????
  Historical mailing list - frank furter
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:20:59 -0800
  ...vanity mirror, side door arm rest, clock, console, > cup holder, carpet, rear deck release, remote gas release, tachometer, > steel wheels, rear window defroster, power...
• Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 09:53:59 -0800
  ...Are the side windows large enough, and would a narrow fourth window above the rear hatch be a good thing, or not? Especially helpful...
• Van painting cost for LESS
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:06:02 -0700
  ...I do have some rust >around the rear window, and side windows, and in one of the rain gutters, >and one dent on the...
• Re: Quick, inexpensive wiper upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 23:17:40 -0700
  ...on the passenger side. > > I then took one of the 18" front blades and put it on the rear window. It fit! > > I went...
• Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:10:47 -0700
  ...sometimes have a black vent > > that is part of the rearmost side windows. Originally these had foam in > > them. The foams wears out and...
• Re: cold weather package?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:28:53 -0800
  ...and was running off just like the rear window. Hmmm. Never noticed that before. Are heated side-view mirrors different in appearance from non...
• Side Window Screens
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:45:21 -0400
  Brad wrote: <<Also, any tried and true designs for building window screens to cover the side (sliding) windows? Any suggestions are appreciated, just don...
• Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
  Historical mailing list - frank n. furter
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 09:14:44 -0800
  ...Vanagon > > would be great--especially Westy where the driver's > side rear side window > > would be unaccessable (of course the curtain would > constantly get...
• Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:07:40 -0500
  Was this hole centered or was it to one side to accommodate the AC tunnel? John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus...
• misc EV topics
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 18:27:57 -0700
  ...length, plus the rear seat slides back. windows are all tinted but since there are the windows on the passenger side its not that...
• Re: Rear Hatch Tent
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 17:41:24 -0500
  ...Also, any tried and true designs for building window screens to cover the >side (sliding) windows? >Any suggestions are appreciated, just don't tell...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 10:07:56 -0700
  ...the vents in the rear windows on '88+. These vents provide fresh air to the engine, and the right side vent is connected to...
• Speaker or rear brake light cables?
  Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:05:23 -0700
  Hello fellow Vanners! I have these cables sticking out from my rear ceiling close to the rear window, right side is red and gray...
• Re: Burning antifreeze 1987 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 22:33:28 EST
  ...Lift the carpet on the left side to access the cover from inside. The windshield washer tank for your rear window is inside rear...
• FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 10:10:34 -0400
  ...side sliding window drivers side missing latch 60.00 1-black frame just frame no glass passengers side 20.00 1-rear window washer...
• Re: Need interior wall paper by the windows.
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 16:00:49 EDT
  ...wall paper that I need > (L/rear horizontal piece by the bottom of the L/rear window) is no longer > available according to our...
• Front bumper, crash cage, Can you help me find a source?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jan 1995 22:30:11 +0300
  ...rear turn signals, the >rear hatches are from the pre 67 models, as are the 4 square side windows and >corner rear windows, there...
• 4sale 72 ghia coupe, PA
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 04 Mar 1995 13:03:14 EST
  ...area is behind rear wheel on drivers side the rest is not very serious all original chrome trim, on windows and body very nice...
• Rearview Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 16:55:08 -0600
  ...the right-hand side. -- Regards, Scott McDonell Ogden, Utah '86 Syncro GL [Rancid] '83.5 GL {sold} '59 Split Window camper {high-school ride...
• Re: 87 Westfalia: Rear closet removal?
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 09:44:31 -0500
  ...to > > > > remove the rear closet so that a window tinter can have full access > to > > > > that drivers side rear window. > > > > > > > > Any information on how...
• Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:22:14 -0600
  ...I do have some rust > around the rear window, and side windows, and in one of the rain gutters, > and one dent on the...
• Re: Window Tint
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 6 Apr 2022 14:09:10 -0700
  ...s the price of a set of side window tint (front, middle, rear) - >> without the rear glass? - medium tint. >> >> thanks >> >> On Wed, Apr 6...
• Re: MICE: points of ingress in cab area?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 14:48:00 EDT
  ...I believe they also can gain access through the fresh air vents to the rear of the rear side windows. There they might have...
• Re: Warmer bus talk
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 16:30:39 -0500
  ...I've got a spare rear hatch glass >> which would make a cool window, just use a window rubber out of a >> bread-loaf...
• Re: Hatch mosquito net
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 12:27:23 EST
  ...Sliding door openin screen kit Rear Hatch Screen kit Screens for Cab Windows Screens for side sliding windows. For Vanagon: Sliding door opening screen...
• Re: Screened Sliders
  Historical mailing list - Michael Heron
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 16:39:53 -0500
  ...46am >>> Anyone ever put Westy screened sliding side windows in a regular Vanagon? Are the window frames the same? VW wants about $600 for...
• Auxiliary Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:33:53 -0400
  ...According to the manual, there are four "Additional Fuses" located at the right side of the fuse panel: Rear Window Heating, 8 amp Rear...
• Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:06:18 -0800
  ...side window kit or a Doka kit. I'd > buy it if the pricing is similar. I suppose I could cut-up a rear...
• Re: Leaks (Rear Door? Window Seals?)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 25 May 2006 13:46:45 -0700
  ...Until one day I notice the water trail was coming from where the curtain strap on the passenger rear side contacted and bulged against...
• Van projects: show & tell
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:52:07 -0700
  ...Repaired broken cable guide for passenger side power window. 34. Seal coated back side of both front door panels to protect from window leaks...
• Re: Subject: Made in the Shade!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:57:59 -0600
  ...I replaced (on a bay) the jalouise glass and the two rear side windows. I will pay to have the roll up windows and...
• Syncro Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 18:23:50 -0400
  ...http://www.camperoad.com/venta2mano/syncro/default.htm Judging by the bumpers and rear side windows it would be newer than an '88, probably...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 09:58:40 -0700
  ...I can >> believe that this is source of wind noise. >> >> So the additional door weather stripping and the rear side window flow >> through vents...
• Brazilian Buses
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jan 1995 14:33:23 EST
  ...rear turn signals, the rear hatches are from the pre 67 models, as are the 4 square side windows and corner rear windows, there...
• 85 Multivan Wolfsburg Westfalia For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 19:34:44 -0600
  ...bed (canvas in good shape), rear seat/bed, table, rear facing fixed center seat on driver's side, no other camping equipment. It has...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 3 May 2009 00:11:58 -0400
  ...Incidentally the rear drums were the same duplex arrangement that carried through the bay window bus, and onto our Vanagons. As a side note...
• Fw: Re:Sliding windows / Rear Ventilation/ rear exhaust vents / D pillar opening windows FIXED LINKS
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:45:10 -0700
  ...installed the rear 88 on rear air vents and a modified pair of side > sliding windows to the D pillar windows of the 87...
• Front windows chrome strip
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 14:04:25 -0700
  (This is NOT about the plastic "chrome" strips that I've already pulled from Mellow Yellow's windshield, side windows, and rear hatch window...
• Re: Size of Westy side window opening vs. Tintop
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 5 Sep 2019 02:07:00 +0000
  ...Size of Westy side window opening vs. Tintop I have a 1990 tintop with similar side screens as you described, aluminum frame, metallic screen...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 20:38:38 -0600
  ...the sliding > side > > windows > > > that have screens for camping. (Other screen alternatives are > > night use > > > only ones) Then drill out the rear snaps in...
• Re: Window Tint
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Apr 2022 13:17:51 +0000
  ...s the price of a set of side window tint (front, middle, rear) - > without the rear glass? - medium tint. > > thanks > > On Wed, Apr 6...
• Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:19:47 -0800
  ...windows find that adding a higher power backup >> light provides enough light to see through the tint? > > My rear side and hatch windows are...
• Re: Late model rear window vents
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 11:33:50 -0700
  ...Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> I have a pair of late model rear side windows that I want to install. Upon examination, I see...
• more vanagon parts For sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:19:04 EST
  ...bench front seat -rear weekender bed (regular or carat style) -vanagon front carpets -'85-'91 exterior slider doorhandle -camper side windows w/ screens (fit...
• Re: It's cold out there (Even in Florida)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 22:20:39 +0000
  ...A couple years ago in the summer I had an aluminum dryer vent running from the rear blower out the side window (radiator experimenting...
• Re: Air Vents on Rear Windows addendum
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 18:31:09 EST
  ...vents and went with the always-open > vents behind the rear side windows. They serve the same purpose, hence > the puff of air from...
• '66 Split Window (two)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 13:35:32 -0700
  ...Right rear corner is caved but fixable. This is the 4? windows behind door job. All windows are there tho drivers window has full...
• '85 Westy A/C Drain problem
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 22:26:17 -0400
  ...I pulled out the existing tube, which was about 4" long and went into the side panel just behind the rear side window. Some...
• Custom rear sliding cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:55:36 -0800
  ...than when not needed leave slide all the way out and leave in garage Than with rear door up you also make canvas sides...
• Re: Install Front AC or Keep Stock Unit???
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:26:31 -0700
  ...very dark) is a no no for driver and passenger windows - for practical/safety purpose I won't limo tint the rear window either..
• Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 15:41:28 +0000
  ...Are the side windows large enough, and would a narrow fourth window above the rear hatch be a good thing, or not? Especially helpful...
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:21:58 -0400
  ...windows to tint? I am considering only tinting the side > windows (middle and rear) and leaving the cab area and the rear window > untinted...
• Re: FW: SA Rear windows- hey, they open!
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  06 Feb 97 23:39:22 EST
  >if you look very carefully, you'll see that the windows are larger than the >euro/us/canadian vanagons. :( and notice that the side...
• S.A. Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 21:32:41 -0700
  ...An actual 5-speed tranny? The 15" Alloy wheels? Opening Rear side windows? I wonder how you get someone interested in starting an import...
• I finally installed my window A/C
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Layton
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 09:45:22 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I installed it in the rear part of the middle drivers side window, between the stove and the rear table. I had to let...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:08:05 -0800
  ...I do have some rust around the rear window, and side windows, and in one of the rain gutters, and one dent on the...